TikTok-er Creates Chaos by Dropping 25,000$ with a Rogue Drone

Zurich, Switzerland - May 14, 2024 - A TikTok user named "Oracle" sparked chaos in a Zurich park on Saturday, May 11th. Through a social media post, Oracle announced their intention to shower the Chinawiese area near Lake Zurich with 24,000 francs (approximately $27,000 USD) in drone-dropped cash. This promise lured hundreds of people to the park shortly before 8 pm, creating a chaotic scene as the drone released the money and individuals scrambled to collect the falling bills.

The event resulted in a serious injury, as reported by the German newspaper "Bild." A 12-year-old boy was caught in the frenzy and sustained significant injuries, requiring hospitalization. The public prosecutor's office is currently investigating the incident, with no information yet available regarding Oracle's real identity.

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